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Experience the passionate and inspirational life of one of the most unique artists, Ernest “Mooney” Warther who hand-sculpted the evolution of the steam engine out of ebony, ivory, and walnut. We invite you to explore the home, studio, and works of an exceptional artist, genius, and inventor.
Walk through the paths and take in over 50 different woody plant species and unique trees as well as the 1920’s B&O Caboose, early 20th Century Steam Engine, the original telegraph office of Dover, Ohio, historic Calico Ditch, and Frieda Warther Swiss Gardens.
Warther Museum is the perfect destination for individuals, families or groups. Countless generations have toured the museum, exploring Warther’s detailed, mesmerizing carvings, which have been appraised as priceless works of art by the Smithsonian Institute.
Visit the Warther Carving Museum, in Dover, and you’ll experience the amazing story Ernest "Mooney" Warther and how his combined love of family and their hobbies were used to create an amazing legacy that still lives today.
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Frieda Richard Warther. Frieda Warther, born Frieda Richard, was the oldest girl of thirteen children. Born November 12th, 1890, Frieda spent the first four years of her life in Switzerland before she and her family moved to the United States and found home in the small town of Dover, Ohio.
The Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens, located in Dover, Ohio is home to the World’s Master Carver. Experience the passionate and inspirational life of one of the most unique artists, Ernest “Mooney” Warther who hand-sculpted the evolution of the steam engine out of ebony, ivory, and walnut.
The Warther Museum is home of the world famous woodcarvings of steam engines by Ernest Mooney Warther carved out of ivory, ebony, and walnut. Mrs. Warther's button collection numbers over 73,000 buttons in patterns, and her Swiss style gardens still bloom seasonally to this day.
The Ernest Warther Museum displays the priceless artworks of the World's Master Carver, Ernest "Mooney" Warther. A one hour guided tour takes guests through the life and works of a sculptor who captured the evolution of the steam engine out of ebony, ivory, and walnut.
The Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens: This world-class facility is a fitting tribute to Ernest “Mooney” Warther, the World’s Master Carver. Warther created a collection of steam locomotives carved of ebony and ivory appraised as priceless by the Smithsonian Institution.
